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HelpTest Code LAB0297598 Natriuretic Peptide B
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| EPIC Test Code | |
|---|---|
| LAB0297598 | NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE B |
Reporting Title
Natriuretic Peptide B
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Laboratory
Rice Memorial Hospital
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Plasma
Container/Tube: Plastic EDTA tube
Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL
Specimen Minimum Volume: 0.3 mL
Additional Information: EDTA, glass tube is not recommended.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient ≤4 hours/Refrigerated ≤1 day/Frozen ≤3 months
Reference Values
Males
<45 years: 0-29.4 pg/mL
45-54 years: 0-32.8 pg/mL
55-64 years: 0-38.8 pg/mL
65-74 years: 0-67.6 pg/mL
≥75 years: 0-121 pg/mL
Females
<45 years: 0-35.9 pg/mL
45-54 years: 0-56.7 pg/mL
55-64 years: 0-75.5 pg/mL
65-74 years: 0-72.9 pg/mL
≥75 years: 0-167 pg/mL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
CPT Coding
83880